Microbolometer focal plane array systems and methods
US7034301B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 20, 2004 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N25/21
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Systems and methods for microbolometer focal plane arrays are disclosed. For example, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, microbolometer focal plane array circuitry is disclosed for a microbolometer array having shared contacts between adjacent microbolometers. Various techniques may be applied to compensate for non-uniformities, such as for example, to allow operation over a calibrated temperature range.
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